Looking for the meaning of the word POOF in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of POOF with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.
Word: Poof
Speech Type: Interjection
Etymology:
early 19th century: symbolic
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
pʊf
Dialects: British English
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
puːf
Dialects: British English
Definition:
used to describe a sudden disappearance
Short Definition:used to describe sudden disappearance
Examples:- once you've used it, poof—it's gone
Definition:
used to express contemptuous dismissal
Short Definition:used to express contemptuous dismissal
Examples:- ‘Oh, poof!’ said Will. ‘You say that every year.’
Variant Forms:
- pouf
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